Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
Cops and Writers Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Real Chicago PD: Heels, Handcuffs & Homicides with Sgt. Michele Wood (Part One)
Can you imagine spending the majority of your 25-year career as a detective and later sergeant investigating sex crimes and homicides in one of the most violent cities in our nation, Chicago, Illinois? My guest on the show today, Sergeant Mi...
Wrongfully Accused & Hunted by the FBI! Pomona PD Corporal Chad Jensen (Part Two)
Corporal Chad Jensen of the City of Pomona Police Department volunteered for a shift to work the local fair. That decision would haunt him for the rest of his life. Corporal Chad Jensen was at the tail end of his career. He had worked motors...
Wrongfully Accused & Hunted by the FBI! Pomona PD Corporal Chad Jensen (Part One)
One night can change everything! That is especially true in police work. What you think will be a normal overtime shift at a local fair can turn your world upside down. This is the story of exactly that. Corporal Chad Jens...
Bonus Episode! Police Stories: Street Cop To Sergeant: The Satin Doll!
In this special bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 30, The Satin Doll, from his book:Police Stories: Street Cop to Sergeant — True Crime, Chaos, &a...
Behind the Scenes of House, Law & Order & Homicide with Writer Matt Witten (Part 2)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write for a hit television show? I think it’s safe to say many of us dream of our work appearing on a weekly TV show that millions of viewers can enjoy. Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversati...
Fan Mail
hi Pat! Tammy Mazur here.. really enjoying your podcasts!! Thx!
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